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Coda #8, Pass XA25, or Schiit Tyr to replace PS Audio M700
I have the Coda #8, and love it. Highly recommended.   
Wifi ethernet jack recommendation
Thanks for the responses. I forgot to mention that I am using an Amplifi mesh system already, unfortunately they do not make a mesh link with an Ethernet connection. Hence the WiFi direction.     
Ethernet cable for music streaming
While I don’t think it will solve the problem, I would upgrade the Ethernet run regardless to Cat 6a. Not a big investment, Blue Jeans makes a nice product at custom length. That is unless you go the Wi-Fi extender route which is viable.    You d... 
New Dedicated 20A Circuit Wiring Questions
@erik_squires I was not aware of that option, thanks. Probably not in the budget this time around, but I will give it some thought.   
little big win
Nice!  
New Dedicated 20A Circuit Wiring Questions
Sorry for the hijack, but while we are discussing this, I am running two 12/2 lines for a new room, remind me, should they both be on the same leg or different in the fuse box? Also, since they are going to the same place, is there any thinking a... 
Accuphase or Leben for heavy metal
I agree with @piebaldpython  that you should go A/B and higher wattage. Look for an amp that specifies a certain amount of Class A watts, this will give you good sound for lower volume listening.   
Outlet Question
*backstrap   
Outlet Question
Does anyone know the purpose of the blackstrap on an outlet?  
All in One Solution for Streaming
NAD makes a number of these all in one units that support the Bluesound system. Here is a decent used one: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb95ab-nad-m32-solid-state      
Outlet Question
The Hubbell 5362 is a pretty decent unit.   
Streamer and Dac ~$4.5k for Vinnie Rossi, Dynaudio system
I didn’t know that Vinnie Rossi had two rooms: one with Merason and QLN and another with Mola Mola and YG.  The one with Merason/QLN was not specifically a Vinnie Rossi room, it was Well Pleased Audio Vida, the distributor for the brands.   ... 
Streamer and Dac ~$4.5k for Vinnie Rossi, Dynaudio system
FWIW, I visited the AXPONA room featuring the Vinnie Rossi, Merason, QLN system, twice. I had to go back the next day to hear it again. It was my favorite room at the show. I can’t tell you if t was rolled off, but it just sounded right to me. I h... 
Back to the DAC
Check out Merason. I have heard them at a friend’s house and at my favorite room at AXPONA. Very natural. I think it will be my next DAC.   
Can a power amp have too much power, risking damage to a speaker?
Technically yes, you could damage your speakers with over wattage, but as someone stated, your ears would probably be damaged first. There is more risk with an underpowered amp that starts clipping at high volumes, this will trash your speakers mu...